Expungements

Having your record expunged of criminal convictions and arrests can be a lengthy and complicated process.  While the premise is simple—expungement seals the legal record of your criminal convictions or arrests—the paperwork and court petition process is complex and requires the skills of a deft lawyer with experience handling record expungements.  The services of an attorney are recommended because not all crimes are subject to expungement. 

The benefits of having your record expunged

Regardless of the severity of your crime, having a criminal record in today's society can cripple your life on a professional and personal level.  Expunging your record means—

  • You are no longer required to disclose your conviction or arrest to an employer or school
  • Your conviction or arrest no longer shows up on background checks
  • You are legally permitted to say you have not been arrested or convicted for a crime

Our law firm has successfully cleared hundreds of clients' criminal records, and may be able to help you do the same. 

We can help put the past behind you

The law office of Carl J. Herman, Attorney at Law has been assisting individuals with juvenile and adult expungement petitions for decades.  Mr. Herman and our team of reliable staff members have a thorough understanding of the New Jersey expungement process.  Our expungement services include—

  • Determining whether you are eligible to have your record expunged
  • Filling all necessary paperwork
  • Notifying all agencies who may have records on your case
  • Filing your petition with the proper court
  • Appealing denied petitions

If you have to go to court, you need Carl Herman by your side

Located just off Route 280 in West Orange, the law office of Carl J. Herman, Attorney at Law offers free consultations to all clients.  We regularly assist individuals in the following geographic areas of New Jersey:

  • West Orange
  • East Orange
  • South Orange
  • Orange
  • Livingston
  • Montclair
  • Jersey City
  • Paterson
  • Bloomfield
  • Passaic
  • Newark
  • Elizabeth

We also serve clients in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren counties.  Contact our firm to discuss your case with a qualified professional—and a chance at a fresh start.